Video of First Serious Sheriff's Debate Held by Tavernier Community Association
- Naked Conch - Posted by Matt Gardi - July 7, 2012
A room full of Upper Keys residents and many higher ranking members of the Sheriff's Department, (Clad mostly in Ramsay for Sheriff shirts) were treated to the first in depth Sheriff's candidate forum held last Thursday, July 5 in Tavernier.
The debate, hosted by the Tavernier Community Association highlighted both the Republican contenders, Bill Grove, Jake Brady, and Rick Ramsay, as well as the Democratic candidates squaring off, Tom Peteck, and Matt Koval. It was a well orchestrated informative evening, highlighting a stark contrast of what some might define as four "boots on the ground" agents of change, versus "heir apparent," Colonel Rick Ramsay representing the top admin of the MCSO.
Below we have broken the forum into multiple videos, highlighting specific statements or questions in the order as they occurred. Also, let us know who you think won this first debate. Polls are at the bottom of the page broken up by party. Enjoy.
Opening Statements
What are the top three qualities that qualify you to be Sheriff?
What is your position on take home cars?
Who would you choose to be your Under Sheriff and your Chief?
Does the Sheriff's Office have poor morale and high turn-over?
What would you do to improve the jail?
Is MCSO top heavy with excessive command staff salaries?
What have you done to prepare yourself to be CEO of MCSO?
Is there a BUBBA system at MCSO?
What is your position on TraumaStar, keep it, or Dump it?
Are the careers of Sheriff candidates that work at MCSO in jeopary?
What would you do to improve MCSO, and candidates closing statements.
Who do you think won this first Sheriff's Debate?
I appreciate the support. However we were hoping to be able see a true picture of the publics reaction to our message. I know one of candidates recieved a large number of votes in a short period of time late last night. I also relize I did not receive 130 votes in a hour from random visitors to the site. I do appreciate the thought but we are running a transparent and honest campaign. We do not want to mislead anyone.
ReplyDeleteBill Grove Republican for Sheriff
www.groveforsheriff.com